Conservation Quiz

We've put together a little quiz to test your knowledge of energy and water saving facts. Some of these ideas are discussed on other pages on this website. We think you'll enjoy taking the test, and hope it points you in the right direction to find out more about saving money and resources in your home!

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The best way to save water at home is:
a) Check your toilet valve for leaks and fix them b) Don't leave the tap running when you brush your teeth c) Rinse your vegetables in a pan of water rather than under the tap

Shortening your shower can save:
a) 100 gallons of water/month b) Up to 700 gallons of water/month c) It won't make any difference at all

Using batteries in your appliances is good for the environment.
True	False

Taking a shower uses less water than having a bath.
True	False

The best time to water your lawn is:
a) In the late evening b) First thing in the morning c) Any time is fine: the lawn will use the water whenever you do it

Of all the water in the world, how much of it is fresh water?
a) Slightly less than half b) About 20% c) Only 3%

An electrically heated house has to be better insulated than a house heated with oil or gas.
True	False

Turning off your electric water heater when you go away for the weekend will help save money.
True	False

The most efficient way to boil water is:
a) on top of the stove b) with an electric kettle c) in a microwave oven

In one day, the average person uses:
a) 50 gallons of water in all b) 100 gallons of water at home c) about 20 litres of water

Home Water Use
From reading the information found on this website,
can you guess which of these four activities uses the most water?
Rate these on a scale of 1 to 4 (4 being the most.)
Press "Answer" to see if you got it right!

	Flushing Toilets		Drinking Water/ Cooking
	Doing Laundry/Dishes/ Watering Lawns		Taking Showers/Baths

Conservation Quiz

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